pension administration
Councils are currently addressing pension administration costs and performance, with some funds approving budget increases while others face ongoing challenges with service providers.
Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund is navigating ongoing challenges in pension administration, despite improvements in case processing by the Local Pension Partnership Administration (LPPA) in September to December 2025, as discussed by its Pension Fund Committee in March 2026. The council's Pensions Board was also scheduled to review LPPA performance in June 2026. Southwark's Pensions Advisory Panel discussed operational matters in September 2026.
Newham Pension Fund approved a 1.58% budget increase for pension administration, totalling £1.107 million, in July 2026, with services managed by Lancashire County Council through LPPA. Harrow's Pension Board discussed the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme in July 2026, while Sutton's Pension Board noted an administration performance update in July 2026.
Pension administration involves the management and operation of pension schemes, including record-keeping, payments, and member services. Councils regularly review the performance of these services and the budgets allocated to them. Westminster's Pension Fund Committee discussed updates on pension administration and projects in July 2026.
Key facts
- Newham Pension Fund approved a £1.107 million budget for pension administration in July 2026. Source
- Newham's pension administration budget represents a 1.58% increase for the upcoming financial year. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund's administration is handled by the Local Pension Partnership Administration (LPPA). Source
- LPPA showed improvements in processing cases in the September to December 2025 quarter. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Pension Fund Committee discussed administration challenges in March 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.